MANDAUE CITY Two big political families in Mandaue — the Cortes and Ouano families — have joined forces for the 2019 midterm elections. This developed after Rep. Jonas Cortes (Cebu 6th district) announced on Thursday his bid…

We do not burn bridges. This was the reply of Cebu Sixth District Representative Jonas Cortes when asked about his newly-formed allegiance with Ouano family. Cortes formally announced on Thursday (October 11) that he will seek…

The group of sixth district Rep. Jonas Cortes is said to be coming up with a “powerhouse” slate in the May 2019 election. Insiders said that Cortes has managed to unify all political families in the city…

Is 6th district Representative Jonas Cortes challenging the re-election bid of Mandaue City Mayor Gabriel Luis “Luigi” Quisumbing? The lines were drawn Sunday night after Cortes organized an oath-taking ceremony attended by 14 of the city’s 27…

THE late Mandaue City Councilor Demetrio “Tatay Jun” Cortes Jr. was laid to rest on Saturday at the family’s mausoleum at the Mandaue cemetery in Barangay Guizo. Family members, Mandaue city officials led by Mayor Luis Gabriel…

The late Mandaue City Councilor Demetrio “Tatay Jun” Cortes Jr., who was described as one of the best foundations of the Cortes family, will be buried today (Saturday) at 4 p.m. in the family’s mausoleum at the…

Strengthen and protect your families amid the culture of death and moral decay. This was the appeal of Bishop Julito Cortes during the 10 a.m. Pontifical Mass in celebration of the feast of St. Joseph in Mandaue…

AROUND 20 medical and drug testing centers including insurance companies that offer services to transacting clients at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Barangay Looc, Mandaue City, again voiced their opposition to the transfer of LTO. Dr.…

A FORMER mayor in Bohol province is “perpetually” barred from holding any position in government for unlawfully claiming reimbursements for expenses incurred in seminars that she didn’t attend during her term. The Ombudsman-Visayas found former mayor Apolinaria…

LOCAL chief executives and representatives of the different municipalities in Central Visayas recently attended a forum on Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS). Participants were given the chance to enroll in…